Ohio § 2921.33
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2921.33, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2921.33.
(A) No person, recklessly or by force, shall resist or interfere with a lawful arrest
of the person or another. (B) No person, recklessly or by force, shall resist or interfere with a lawful arrest
of the person or another person and, during the course of or as a result of the resistance
or interference, cause physical harm to a law enforcement officer. (C) No person, recklessly or by force, shall resist or interfere with a lawful arrest
of the person or another person if either of the following applies: (1) The offender, during the course of or as a result of the resistance or interference,
recklessly causes physical harm to a law enforcement officer by means of a deadly
weapon; (2) The offender, during the course of the resistance or interference, brandishes a deadly
weapon. (D) Whoever violates this section is guilty of resisting arrest. A violation of division (A) of this section is a misdemeanor of the second degree. A violation of division (B) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. A violation of division (C) of this section is a felony of the fourth degree. (E) As used in this section, “ deadly weapon ” has the same meaning as in section 2923.11 of the Revised Code .
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2921.33
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2921.33 cover?
Section 2921.33 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2921.33?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 2921.33 apply to my situation?
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